Sermons on Judicial Law:

If It Can’t Save Us, Why Did God Give The Law?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 31, 2017

This sermon answers two big questions: 1. Why do I need the Law to make me aware of my sin? 2. Why would I want the Law to make me aware of my sin?

A Question: “If it can’t save us, why did God give the Law?” - Romans 3:19-20. - To clarify as we begin: when Paul here speaks of the Law, he has in mind the Mosaic Law given to Israel by God. - By extension, we could make similar point about the truth of God generally. - The Law does not save ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of Exhortation Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 4, 2025

As we continue with the preaching of Paul, he begins to reveal Jesus in a way that the Jews would understand.

“Word Of Exhortation Pt. 2” Acts 13:26-41 With Paul standing up as was the custom he began his Exhortation - a calling near, summons, (esp. for help), encouragement He spoke of the heritage from Abraham through David and then turned his attention speaking of John the Baptist and Jesus explaining ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Fulfillment Of The Old Testament Law For Us

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 19, 2009

A consideration of the nature of the Old Testament law, and how Jesus fulfills it for us.

TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Law for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 5) TEXT - Matthew 5:17–19 DATE PREACHED - February 22, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 (ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Testament Law And The New Testament Christian Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2015

Paul said in Romans 6:14, “we are not under law but under grace”. So does that mean the law has no value to us? If we think because we are a Christian under the new covenant we don’t have to pay any attention to the old covenant we are mistaken.

“OLD TESTAMENT LAW AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN” Matthew 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION: (‘I tell you the truth’-first instance we find this phrase is in Mt. 5). We might think that because we are a Christian and under the new covenant, as I talked about last week in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Person Of Interest

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2022

As a supposed victim of a judicial murder, Jesus becomes a Person of Interest. The message is a study of His sacrifice and what that sacrifice means for us.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Great In Jesus' Kingdom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2009

Jesus lays out here that His Kingdom is not about lowering the standards, but about raising us up.

HOW TO BE GREAT IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: Practice and teach what Jesus commands. - Matthew 5:19. - At one level, this is very simple and straightforward. At another, it takes a lifetime to live out. DOESN’T GRACE LOWER THE STANDARD? Jesus’ Kingdom is not about lowering the standard down, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Plus Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The law has a purpose beyond itself. The law is a tool to form a people for God.

Judicial philosophy is much in the news right now. And underlying the debates – in addition to some very important policy issues - are some very fundamental questions. Who makes the law? Where does law come from? What is law for? What can law do? What role should religion play in the formation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking With Confidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways to walk the spiritual life with confidence.

Learning to drive can be a very scary experience, especially for the parent who’s teaching his or her 15 year old to drive. But sometimes we forget how hard it is for the new driver, who’s suddenly introduced to a whole new world that the rest of us take for granted. New drivers start out lacking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revival Of Authenticity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 10, 2008

Part 2 of our Fracture series looks at law vs. gospel.

Fracture Part 2- The Revival of Authenticity Sermon #141 Pastor Ryan Akers As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away, all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” “Their talk is foul, like the stench ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Jun 22, 2013

7 Biblical definitions of sin

What is sin? James 2:9 4:17 INTRODUCTION- as a pastor this is one question that I get asked a lot .This is a very simple question but like a sky scrapper it has many floors and levels. Too many think the question is what do men think sin is? That is not what I want to answer this am, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Letters

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Nov 5, 2012

As Christians #1 We are living letters, not #2 letters of death but #3 letters of hope.

Intro • Do you remember when people would write letters? • Even though letter writing is still a good way of communication, I would say most people do not utilize it much anymore. • People do still send cards to celebrate different occasions but how many people truly sit down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Good News To Believe

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 18, 2011

(justified) means that we are forgiven of our sins and we have faith that God forgave through Jesus death on the cross...so we are not saved by the law

09-18-2011 Lesson...Good News to Believe...Romans 3:28-4:5 4:16-25 You will notice the little titles above the study scripture we read..they are the great truth of what we believe...Its through faith....Its a gift...Its by grace...Its assured.....that is also what we tell others. Salvation...Its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Children For Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008

We must resist today’s tendency to "Judaizing" and perform works of charity.

Children for Slavery 13 October 2008 Monday of 28th week in Course If you have been following carefully the weekday readings this month, you realize that the Epistle is one of a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This is two-fisted Paul. He is hopping mad with the Judaizers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2008

Concerning justification by faith alone we see Paul’s 1) REACTION 2) STATEMENT AND 3) DEFENCE

After a big event like a political campaign, leaders are called to justify their actions. They are asked why they choose to ignore certain polling advice, why they choose certain policies while ignoring others and choose the talking points as they did. For some they saw the majority victory that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist